This is how much bridesmaids would earn if they were paid for wedding duties

Spoiler: it's a lot.

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By Jess Edwards

15 March 2017

Being a bridesmaid is a huge honour – not only do you get to stand beside your best friend on her big day but you also get to help make her wedding the one she's always dreamed of.

Whether that means getting involved in planning the hen party, taking time out to help the bride find her wedding dress, or even just spending hours looking for the perfect flowers, chances are you'll have one or more wedding 'duties' to take care of in the lead up to the day.

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This sounds fun. What could be more enjoyable than shopping for gowns, party planning and crafting table decorations with your best friend? Well, those who have done it will know that being a bridesmaid can also be time-consuming, stressful and very expensive.

A new study has now confirmed the worth of bridesmaids to the bride and groom, working out the total that the bridal party would actually be paid for doing the 'jobs' they are allocated.

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Simply Be spoke to over 1,000 women in the UK and discovered that, on average, bridesmaids spend approximately 43 hours on wedding planning. The brand worked out that, according to the national average wage of professional wedding planners, bridesmaids could be earning £326.90 a week if they were being paid for their time.

The reality is that bridesmaids actually pay out hundreds of pounds on hen parties, hair and make-up, shoes, a gift and, of course, attending the actual wedding day itself.

Simply Be's e-commerce manager Joey Hughes said: 'Evidently, being a bridesmaid is a big responsibility and requires a lot more time and effort than many probably anticipate. However, these duties are all part of the honour and fun of being a bridesmaid and most revel in the responsibility.

'Whilst some of the tasks like organising the hen party can be stressful, this tradition is here to stay and will no doubt become even more demanding as many brides now opt for hen parties abroad, multiple dresses and outfit changes and additional engagement parties.

'Thankfully, most of us are prepared to go the extra mile to ensure our friends and loved ones have the perfect wedding day.'

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